Find Films
Lighting the way
Each film belongs to a section, the description of which can be found below with colour
coding for easy identification whilst browsing. There are also‘Like this? Try these…’
suggestions at the side of each entry to help you navigate to other similar films.
Animation
From the family-friendly to the deeply dark, the lo-fi to the super-sophisticated: all that's new in animation.
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Black Box
Daring experiments in film form, from the innovators of the visual art world.
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British Gala
Homeland glory: the best and the brightest new UK cinema, from which this year's Michael Powell Award-winner will be drawn.
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Directors' Showcase
Classics of the future, from the established international auteurs of our time.
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Document
Honouring our history as a documentary festival, we still seek out the most intriguing real-life stories from all over the world.
Gala
The glitziest Festival section: red carpets rolled out for films that come with anticipation attached.
In Person
Your chance to get up close and personal: great filmmakers in the flesh, talking through their work and taking your questions.
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Mirrorball
Presenting jaw-droppingmusic videos, ads and promos fromevery corner of the globe, this world-renowned section is the leader in its field.
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Night Moves
Stay up past your bedtime with our wild and wicked late-night selection.
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Retrospective: Jeanne Moreau
The definitive living legend of French cinema: an intelligent, offbeat seductress.
Browse the Retrospective: Jeanne Moreau section »
Retrospective: Shirley Clarke
Discover the varied work of an underground pioneer and heroine of the avant-garde.
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Rosebud
The place to discover our tips for the top: first and second works from the directors to watch.
Shorts
Discover the feature directors of the future, or simply enjoy bite-sized movies for their own sake - we've done the hard work for you by seeking out the finest of the year.
Special Events
Special stand-alone movie experiences and sessions designed to fully explore our 2008 films: these are the one-off experiences that will make your festival.
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Under the Radar
Leave the beaten track behind: raw, risktaking work from the cutting edge of new movie-making.
